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Clement Johnson

1871 – 1908

South African cricketer

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About Clement Johnson

Lived 1871 – 1908 (aged 37). Clement Johnson was a South African cricketer.

Clement Lecky Johnson (31 March 1871 – 31 May 1908) was an Irish cricketer who represented South Africa in a single Test match in 1896.

Career Clement Johnson was born in Carbury, County Kildare, Ireland, on 31 March 1871. He was educated at Trinity College, Dublin, where he played for Dublin University Cricket Club from 1889 to 1893. He represented Ireland in minor matches between 1890 and 1893, and toured North America with the Gentlemen of Ireland team in 1892.

Johnson made his only Test appearance for South Africa in March 1896, when he played against England at the Old Wanderers ground, Johannesburg. Having taken 0/57 in the first innings, he then scored 3 and 7 as South Africa followed on and lost by an innings.

Johnson died at Maraisburg, Roodepoort, Transvaal, on 31 May 1908, aged 37.

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Birth century
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Education
Trinity College, Dublin
Also known as
Clement Lecky Johnson

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Clement Johnson's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Clement Johnson?

South African cricketer (1871-1908)

When was Clement Johnson born?

Clement Johnson was born on 31 March 1871 in Carbury.

When did Clement Johnson die?

Clement Johnson died on 31 May 1908 in Roodepoort.

What was Clement Johnson's occupation?

Clement Johnson was a cricketer.

What nationality was Clement Johnson?

Clement Johnson was South African.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Clement Johnson

· Wikidata: Q5131351

· DBpedia: Clement Johnson

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